Just Because: Audemars Piguet Unveils an Unprecedented Camouflage Gold Alloy
Earlier this year, alongside multiple new watches such as the RO Perpetual with John Mayer and the Sand Gold alloy applied to an RO Openworked Tourbillon, Audemars Piguet also presented an unexpected and entirely novel multi-coloured ceramic called chroma ceramic featuring a polarising but cool camouflage pattern. In the same vein, Audemars Piguet now applies this concept to a gold alloy, a first for the industry. Called chroma gold, this camouflage gold alloy is bold and unconventional, but what is fascinating is that we’re not looking at a coating: it’s solid camouflage gold. And in a way, it is genuinely cool – or at least highly creative.The chroma camouflage ceramic concept, presented in a prototype Royal Oak offshore (not yet commercialised) In its more recent history, Audemars Piguet has shown great audacity in its use of innovative and unconventional materials. Already in 1972, AP was ahead of its time using stainless steel for its luxur

Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked in Yellow Gold
In the extensive range of anniversary timepieces unveiled by Audemars Piguet to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Royal Oak in 2022, one watch stole some of the spotlight: the Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked 16204ST. Its contemporary and geometric design, complemented by dynamic, powerful, flowing lines, skillfully captures the essence of a classic skeletonised movement. Upon its initial launch, two versions were introduced: a discreet and nearly monochromatic steel model and a striking rose gold variant. This year, the Le Brassus-based manufacture presents a yellow gold iteration, which is as captivating, original, and impressive as its predecessors. Please welcome the newest addition to the Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked collection, the reference 16204BA.The Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked 39mm 16204 series shares its style and size with the classic closed-dial Jumbo 16202, with 39mm x 8.1mm case dimensions. These openworked models also had a brand-new self-wind

Hands-On Code 11.59 Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Black Ceramic 26399NR
For autumn 2022, Audemars Piguet will be introducing a dash of coloured ceramic to some of the more complicated watches, including members of its Code 11.59 collection. Aware of the fact that there are few marriages in the watch world sexier than pink gold and black ceramic, AP has chosen this provocative dress code for its complex Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph. More than just a two-tone case, which AP has already toyed with in the past, this model takes the black and pink gold colour scheme all the way into the heart of the skeletonised movement.We met the Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph a year ago in a white gold case with blue lacquered details on the flange and chronograph counters. This year's model shares identical specifications but sails in with a devastatingly attractive combination of pink gold and black ceramic. Aware of the effect that pink gold holds to highlight certain features and black ceramic to attenuate others, the large deep case of

Oris Big Crown ProPilot Rega Fleet Limited Edition
Anyone who has spent time in the Swiss Alps will probably have seen a Rega aircraft fly by at some point. The striking red-and-white helicopters and aeroplanes are destined exclusively for rescue and repatriation missions throughout Switzerland. The partnership with Oris dates back to 2016, with the Oris Altimeter Rega L.E. and later the GMT Rega L.E. The new Oris Big Crown ProPilot Rega Fleet Limited Edition honours all 21 aircraft currently deployed by the specialized organization.In operation since 1956, Rega relies on 18 helicopters and three aeroplanes for its missions. The private, non-profit organization is dedicated to rescuing people in distress throughout the country and carries out repatriation missions worldwide. With 13 bases throughout the country, each base covers an area within 15-minutes reach. Oris has now decided to honour the entire Rega fleet by introducing 21 different limited edition watches. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon China Limited Edition
Swiss high-end manufacturer Vacheron Constantin has a long tradition of delivering specific watches to the Middle Kingdom. For instance, every year, the brand creates Metiers d’Art watches dedicated to the Chinese zodiac signs, such as the recently launched Year of the Tiger models. Today, Vacheron releases another model exclusively made for the Chinese market, however, in a much more restrained way. Entirely dressed in Imperial Green, here’s the new Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon China Limited Edition.This exclusive model is not entirely new and is based on an existing (and very attractive) model, the automatic Traditionnelle Tourbillon with a peripheral rotor. What the brand has done here is to introduce a symbolic colour that echoes the culture of the country where these 30 pieces will be delivered. In China, the expression “a real gentleman is elegant and dignified just as the Jade” has been used since ancient times to describe a man with a no